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Charlevoix the Beautiful

The City of Charlevoix has much to offer its guests. Whether you are coming up for the day, weekend or the week, Charlevoix has something to offer everyone of all ages!

Be sure to visit our beautiful beaches with crystal blue water! Enjoy all kinds of water activities, including boating, swimming and skiing. Also, don't forget to look for the Petoskey Stone along the sandy beaches while you are here!

If you are interested in shopping, you are in luck! From Art Galleries to Antique Stores to Clothing Stores to Toy Stores, there is a store for everyone. Friske Orchards doubles as a shopping destination with a cafe and an activity center for the family! They also have a small petting zoo and events throughout the year!

When your feet get weary and your stomach is growling, you will want to visit one of many restaurants in the area. From fancy to fun, your whole family will enjoy the atmosphere and food. If you are on the boat, there is a drive-thru food station and restaurants where you can park and eat along the water.

For the historian, you won't want to miss the Earl Young Home Tour. Stone-made homes and businesses built in the early to mid 1900's are breathtaking and place you in a fairytale land. There are also local museums and a historical society you want to be sure to visit.

Charlevoix offers plenty of recreational opportunities such as, golfing, fishing, boat charters, dinner cruises, hiking, biking, parks, and much more! For those interested in a fun eco-tourism experience, Petoskey Pedicab provides a relaxing tour or taxi-ride. Kids will love a visit to a Llama Farm and the Raven Hill Discovery Center where a fun time will be had by all with exotic animals and scientific displays!

Contact the Charlevoix Chamber of Commerce or the Charlevoix Convention and Visitors Bureau today for information on what is going on in the city! Be sure to view their activity calendars so you can plan your trip to include some of the great activities Charlevoix has to offer!

July 28 - 29, 2012 - Fiber Arts Festival More than 50 vendors will be at Castle Farms displaying their wares during the Fiber Arts Festival July 28-29, 2012. Live animals, such as sheep and alpaca, and interactive demonstrations including sheep dogs at work and sheep-shearing presentations, provide hours of enjoyment, as well as being educational. The Fiber Fashion Show, featuring handmade items such as hats, sweaters and lace shawls, highlights the Festival and is great fun for all. The Fiber Arts Festival - a perfect way to celebrate nature’s bounty while enjoying the natural beauty of Castle Farms.	October 24 - 31, 2012 - Antique Dress & Quilt Display Visit Castle Farm’s Wedding Attire From Across the Decades, on display October 24th - 31th. This fascinating glimpse of antique bridal gowns and grooms’ attire kicks off the celebration of the Castle’s 8th Annual Grand Bridal Expo, Sunday, October 28th, 2012.
September 1 - 2, 2012 - Royal Craft Show Castle Farms proudly heralds the annual Royal Craft Show, September 1-2, 2012. This annual event held during Labor Day Weekend, is set amidst the majesty of the magnificent stone buildings and sweeping gardens of Castle Farms, and features displays from the finest of Northern Michigan crafters. One of Michigan’s most prestigious craft shows, the Royal Craft Show is a spectacular celebration of unique arts and crafts, and offers something for young and old alike.	October 28, 2012 - Grand Bridal Expo Castle Farms is honored to host its 8th Annual Grand Bridal Expo on October 28, 2011. This eagerly-anticipated annual event features displays by only the finest in wedding service providers Northern Michigan has to offer, and brides are certain to find that special something to help make all those wedding day dreams come true.. The Grand Finale Fashion Show showcases the latest in bridal fashions. Visit the Grand Bridal Expo at Castle Farms, where timeless elegance and surprisingly affordable weddings join together to create the perfect happily-ever-after.

July 28 - 29, 2012 - Fiber Arts Festival

More than 50 vendors will be at Castle Farms displaying their wares during the Fiber Arts Festival July 28-29, 2012. Live animals, such as sheep and alpaca, and interactive demonstrations including sheep dogs at work and sheep-shearing presentations, provide hours of enjoyment, as well as being educational. The Fiber Fashion Show, featuring handmade items such as hats, sweaters and lace shawls, highlights the Festival and is great fun for all. The Fiber Arts Festival - a perfect way to celebrate nature’s bounty while enjoying the natural beauty of Castle Farms.

October 24 - 31, 2012 - Antique Dress & Quilt Display

Visit Castle Farm’s Wedding Attire From Across the Decades, on display October 24th - 31th. This fascinating glimpse of antique bridal gowns and grooms’ attire kicks off the celebration of the Castle’s 8th Annual Grand Bridal Expo, Sunday, October 28th, 2012.

September 1 - 2, 2012 - Royal Craft Show

Castle Farms proudly heralds the annual Royal Craft Show, September 1-2, 2012. This annual event held during Labor Day Weekend, is set amidst the majesty of the magnificent stone buildings and sweeping gardens of Castle Farms, and features displays from the finest of Northern Michigan crafters. One of Michigan’s most prestigious craft shows, the Royal Craft Show is a spectacular celebration of unique arts and crafts, and offers something for young and old alike.

October 28, 2012 - Grand Bridal Expo

Castle Farms is honored to host its 8th Annual Grand Bridal Expo on October 28, 2011. This eagerly-anticipated annual event features displays by only the finest in wedding service providers Northern Michigan has to offer, and brides are certain to find that special something to help make all those wedding day dreams come true.. The Grand Finale Fashion Show showcases the latest in bridal fashions. Visit the Grand Bridal Expo at Castle Farms, where timeless elegance and surprisingly affordable weddings join together to create the perfect happily-ever-after.